Plate Nine

This artwork by John Hawkins presents a surreal and intricate composition, featuring an imaginative blend of anatomical and abstract elements. At its center, the piece depicts a vertical alignment that resembles a stylized spine or skeletal structure, adorned with organic forms and circular details that evoke a sense of movement and rhythm. The upper section features symmetrical, curved appendages that seem to mirror each other, while elongated, leg-like shapes extend gracefully, their texture meticulously rendered to create a sense of depth.

This artwork by John Hawkins presents a surreal and intricate composition, featuring an imaginative blend of anatomical and abstract elements. At its center, the piece depicts a vertical alignment that resembles a stylized spine or skeletal structure, adorned with organic forms and circular details that evoke a sense of movement and rhythm. The upper section features symmetrical, curved appendages that seem to mirror each other, while elongated, leg-like shapes extend gracefully, their texture meticulously rendered to create a sense of depth.

Name/Title

Plate Nine

Entry/Object ID

1993.002.023.11B

Type of Print

Lithograph

Artwork Details

Medium

Offset Lithograph

Series

The Psychoses of War (1943)

Collection

Bok Fellows

Cataloged By

Katie Benson

Acquisition

Accession

1993.002

Source or Donor

Vincent A. Rapetti

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. V Rapetti to the permanent collection

Made/Created

Artist

John Hawkins

Date made

circa 1943